#chronic-wasting-disease

#chronic-wasting-disease

New Yorkers should avoid consuming venison this hunting season due to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) poses a potential risk to humans, as it could jump from infected deer or pigs to people.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) poses uncertain risks to humans, prompting cautious behavior among some hunters.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a serious threat to public health and is rapidly spreading among deer in North America.

The prions causing CWD may be evolving to become more able to infect humans, raising concerns about a potential spillover into humans.

Chronic wasting disease, similar to 'zombie deer disease' and fatal, detected first time in California deer.

Chronic wasting disease detected in deer and elk in California for the first time.

Chronic wasting disease, known as 'zombie deer disease,' is nearly 100% fatal and caused by misfolded proteins called prions.

The disease may evolve to infect humans through contaminated venison, soil, or water. Symptoms include confusion, drooling, and listlessness.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an infectious disease in animals centering around misfolded brain proteins called prions.

The disease is transmitted among cervids like deer and moose through bodily fluids, solid waste, soil, and water, leading to symptoms like weight loss and poor coordination.